What this code covers
Reference Laboratory Testing
Includes
All services performed in a reference laboratory. Services can be comprehensive or specific and generally include the following: blood counts, coagulation, clinical biochemistry, histopathology, cytopathology, molecular diagnostics, genetic testing, drug testing, etc.
Excludes
Hematology/Oncology (Q508), Services of a Pathologist, Laboratory Technician or Technologist (Q515), equipment (6632 or 6640), and reagents and test kits (6550).